Honey-Baked Ham comes to Gadsden
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Honey-Baked Ham Company and Cafe has a new location, and this time it is permanent. Honey-Baked Ham has opened a holiday kiosk at Gadsden Mall for the past five years. They now have a storefront at 110 West Grand Avenue Suite 100 in Rainbow City.
The store opened the week before Thanksgiving last year. The well-known
Gadsden Regional welcomes new cardiothoracic surgeon
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
Gadsden Regional Medical Center has gained a new cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Daniel McCoy now works with GRMC staff to operate on a variety of heart and lung related diseases.
He has brought with him the know-how to perform a less invasive surgery to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms, which he refers to as “silent killers.”
The abdominal
Walker brings leadership, experience to Gadsden parks and recreation
By Messenger Staff
The decorations aren’t all in place yet in Courtney Walker’s new office, but he has already hit the ground running as the city’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Walker took over the city’s recreational department effective Jan. 1 this year.
Walker, 46, started working for the department in 1994, managing various community and recreational facilities in Gadsden.
Progressive leadership moves Attalla forward
By Jacqueline Chandler
News Correspondent
2014 proved to be another year of positive growth and development for the City of Attalla, as Mayor Larry Means and other city officials push for positive impacts on the municipality.
New events such as Treasures in the Street have already had a positive economic impact, with future projections showing a continual growth for the event.
Little Canoe Creek classified as mega site
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
The Etowah County Commission has made many strides to improve the community it serves in the last few years. Recently, the commission has set its sight on developing the Little Canoe Creek Industrial Park.
The location for the site was chosen carefully, with nearby access from two major highways, I-59 and U.S. Hwy 11, and is
Piedmont drills Westbrook in 3A regional finals
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Westbrook Christian’s basketball season came to screeching halt on Thursday (Feb. 19) in the Class 3A Northeast Regional Tournament finals at Jacksonville State. Piedmont administered at 70-48 thumping to the Warriors, who ended the year at 22-8. “Piedmont dominated from start to finish,” Westbrook head coach Seth Ford said. “The game […]
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Alabama week in review
The Crimson Tide completed a regular season sweep of Auburn after a comfortable 79-68 win over the Tigers on Tuesday (Feb. 17). It was a much-needed victory for the Tide, especially after they suffered a disappointing home loss to Vanderbilt a few days prior. Alabama currently stands at 16-10 overall, and 6-7 in conference play.
Alabama week in review
The Crimson Tide completed a regular season sweep of Auburn after a comfortable 79-68 win over the Tigers on Tuesday (Feb. 17). It was a much-needed victory for the Tide, especially after they suffered a disappointing home loss to Vanderbilt a few days prior. Alabama currently stands at 16-10 overall, and 6-7 in conference play.
Gadsden City comes up short in regional championship
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Gadsden City once again was one win away from a trip to the Final 48 in Birmingham, and once again the Titans fell a game short of the state tournament.
Mountain Brook defeated Gadsden City, 65-59, the championship game of the Class 7A Northeast Region Tournament on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at Jacksonville State.
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